The period in the heartbeat cycle when the heart muscle is at rest; it alternates with systole, the period of muscular contraction. (See also cardiac cycle).
Diastole |
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Diastole |
The period in the heartbeat cycle when the heart muscle is at rest; it alternates with systole, the period of muscular contraction. (See also cardiac cycle). |
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